Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son
Summary
A man named Talka Sada from southern Nepal is searching for his missing son Vinod after deadly flash floods hit northern Nepal on August 26, 2026. Vinod was working at a hydropower plant in the affected region and has not been found despite ongoing search efforts. Sada borrowed money and traveled long distances on foot to look for him in hospitals, mortuaries, and flood-hit areas.Key Facts
- Flash floods on August 26, 2026, destroyed homes and infrastructure in northern Nepal, especially in Rasuwa district.
- Vinod, 19 years old, was working at a hydropower plant near the flood site when he went missing.
- His father, Talka Sada, lives in Saptari in southern Nepal and borrowed about $13 to travel and search for his son.
- Sada traveled from Saptari to Kathmandu by bus, then walked about 60 km toward Nuwakot and flood-affected areas.
- Many flood victims were taken to hospitals in Kathmandu, but Vinod’s name or photograph has not appeared among survivors or bodies.
- Sada and his brother have faced difficulties accessing rescue centers and mortuaries in the disaster zone.
- The flood caused severe damage to schools, bridges, power plants, and roads, making travel and rescue difficult.
- Sada continues his search despite exhaustion, hunger, and financial hardship.
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